Turbo Megha Airlines (Hyderabad Int'l) is in talks with Avions de Transport Régional and Embraer concerning plans to lease an initial three aircraft. Having secured its No Objection Certificates (NOC) from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation last month, the start-up is looking to start operations in December.

Managing Director Vankayalapati Umesh told India's Economic Times that among the types being considered are ERJ-145s with lease agreements to be finalized by the end of next month.

"We are in the process of mobilising some INR700million (USD11.45million) of funds needed for initial operations and hope to take off operations by December," he said.

Turbo Megha plans to focus on India's southern states with eighteen Tier II cities including Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Cuddapah, Coimbatore, and Salem currently under consideration.

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Turbo Megha has sought permission to import two ATR aircraft after which it will get its air operator’s permit, said a government official, who did not want to be named. The airline and five others were cleared for take-off in July. Turbo Megha currently operates charter flights from Hyderabad. A second government official confirmed the airline will use ATRs.

But I'm still wondering which is worse, Turbo Megha or ABC Airways?_________________I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
-Jasepl

Actor Ram Charan Teja who owns the Turbo Megha Airways Private Limited is all set to begin the airline operations from April which is to cover primarily Telangana and Andhra regions. Primarily aimed at pilgrims and economy passengers, the airline has planned to operate a 72-seater ATR aircraft. Turbo Aviation Corporation is likely to begin non-scheduled operations of nine-seater jets targeting the executive class.

Actor Ram Charan Teja who owns the Turbo Megha Airways Private Limited is all set to begin the airline operations from April which is to cover primarily Telangana and Andhra regions. Primarily aimed at pilgrims and economy passengers, the airline has planned to operate a 72-seater ATR aircraft. Turbo Aviation Corporation is likely to begin non-scheduled operations of nine-seater jets targeting the executive class._________________

Actor Ram Charan Teja who owns the Turbo Megha Airways Private Limited is all set to begin the airline operations from April which is to cover primarily Telangana and Andhra regions. Primarily aimed at pilgrims and economy passengers, the airline has planned to operate a 72-seater ATR aircraft. Turbo Aviation Corporation is likely to begin non-scheduled operations of nine-seater jets targeting the executive class.

Actor Ram Charan Teja who owns the Turbo Megha Airways Private Limited is all set to begin the airline operations from April which is to cover primarily Telangana and Andhra regions. Primarily aimed at pilgrims and economy passengers, the airline has planned to operate a 72-seater ATR aircraft. Turbo Aviation Corporation is likely to begin non-scheduled operations of nine-seater jets targeting the executive class.

If there was traffic for a 72 seater to other cities in Telangana and AP from HYD, by now Spicejet or some other airline would have started it. There is a very limited potential for any further operations. In Telangana - Warangal is the 2nd largest city, but too close to HYD and all other cities are either too close or not big enough. In AP, only Nellore, Kakinada and Kadapa have some outside potential, but with former AP split into two, any potential will be further diminished.

If there was traffic for a 72 seater to other cities in Telangana and AP from HYD, by now Spicejet or some other airline would have started it. There is a very limited potential for any further operations. In Telangana - Warangal is the 2nd largest city, but too close to HYD and all other cities are either too close or not big enough. In AP, only Nellore, Kakinada and Kadapa have some outside potential, but with former AP split into two, any potential will be further diminished.

HYD-TIR will work for sure, as will HYD-VGA and HYD-VTZ.

and I don't see why the split will affect air traffic. It is not like Telangana is a separate country._________________I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
-Jasepl

Vankayalapati Umesh, founder and managing director of Turbo Megha, said the airliner has finalised the brand as 'TruJet' and final touches were now being given to the two ATRs to be delivered over the next few weeks to help begin operations of the first phase._________________

Managing Director Vankayalapati Umesh told India's Economic Times that among the types being considered are ERJ-145s with lease agreements to be finalized by the end of next month.

Turbo Megha headed by Mr Vankayalapati

Having a hard time which is funnier, the name of the airline or that of its MD.
_________________I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
-Jasepl

I guess many people from the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh have names associated with tasty food items. (My obsession with food continues). Sublime wristy batsman and Aussie nemesis V. V. S. Laxman is Venkata Sai Laxman Vangipurapu, which has a similar meaning, associated with Brinjals. I know of people originating from towns with the name for mangoes associated with them: Mamidipally (close to Hyderabad, in the current Telangana), and Mamidala.
Cheers, Sumantra.

I guess many people from the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh have names associated with tasty food items. (My obsession with food continues). Sublime wristy batsman and Aussie nemesis V. V. S. Laxman is Venkata Sai Laxman Vangipurapu, which has a similar meaning, associated with Brinjals. I know of people originating from towns with the name for mangoes associated with them: Mamidipally (close to Hyderabad, in the current Telangana), and Mamidala.
Cheers, Sumantra.

Yes, but "Vankayalapati" is taking it to another level altogether.

It actually means 'King of Brinjals' _________________I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
-Jasepl

Yes Sir, when I read Mr. V. Umesh's name, I got visions of the cartoon character Brinjal, with a crown on his head Many names are actually quite funny: if one heard some Bong/Marathi/Jat names, one would be in splits.
Cheers, Sumantra.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted a regional air operator’s permit (AOP) to Turbo Megha to operate a regional airline Trujet on Tuesday making it the fourth airline to take to Indian skies since the new government assumed office in May last year.

Civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapati Raju Pusapati said, “TruJet will start scheduled regional services a little later. However, we have given them permission to commence shuttle services immediately keeping in mind requirements for air connectivity during Godavari Pushkarams. Promoting connectivity is a focus area for us.”

“Keeping in mind the forthcoming Godavari Pushkarams and the desire of pilgrims from various locations to take a holy dip in the Godavari, TruJet will commence operations by linking Rajahmundry to Hyderabad and Chennai,” Raju added. The airline will be based out of Hyderabad and eventually connect stations like Tirupati, Rajahmundry and Aurangabad. V Umesh, MD, TruJet, said, “We believe there are a lot of underserved or unserved markets in India. We believe TruJet can fill this gap with its state-of-the-art aircraft and efficient service.”_________________

HYDERABAD: The maiden flight of city-based regional low cost carrier TruJet, part of Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd, took off today from here to Tirupati.

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju inaugurated the first commercial flight of TruJet, promoted by a group of investors including Tollywood actor Ram Charan Teja.

The minister attended the candle-lighting ceremony at the Shamshabad Airport here this morning and flagged off the first flight to Tirupati to mark official launch of Trujet flight services, an official statement said.

2T is expanding effective 10th of September which sees rotations changed as well.

2T will make its first foray to Bengaluru by launching a daily ATR flight, while on the same day, 2T will go twice daily on HYD-MAA, while resuming MAA-RJA (which operated earlier during Godavari Pushkaram festival)

1 a/c will operate HYD-TIR-HYD-IXU-HYD-BLR-HYD-TIR-HYD, while the other will operate HYD-MAA-HYD-MAA-RJA-MAA-HYD-RJA-HYD_________________<a><img></a>

HYD-IXU may actually do well, given the number of Shirdi bound pilgrims from HYD. The flight will make the journey a lot easier._________________I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
-Jasepl

There are daily overnight train services from HYD to Shirdi and IXU which can put some stiff competition for this route.

As far as I know there is only a once a week direct train between secunderabad and shirdi.

Most people travelling by train from HYD go by the daily secunderabad - manmad express, and then take a taxi/bus from manmad to shirdi. This train is packed to the rafters all year round.

Of course, there are several buses connecting Hyderabad and Shirdi.

I think a flight to Aurangabad will cut down the travel time considerably, and will be quite popular. An ATR-72 may also be profitable on this route._________________I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
-Jasepl

KF never got any good pax numbers on HYD IXU. And having done the HYD Shirdi pilgrimage , let me tell you most people still prefer the coaches because of the "last mile connectivity" plus the fact that it is a convenient over night journey. Almost all the tour bus guys have a tie up with the local hotels and ensures day rooms. AP Tourism is among the major operators. Also lot of the traffic is on the weekend.

The latest report says that the airline has decided to cancel its services to Vijayawada from Tuesday. According to a report in an English daily, though the airline claims operational reasons for its cancellation, poor occupancy could be the real reason. The report says that there will be no flights from the Truejet between Hyderabad and Gannavaram airport from December 1 and the operations may resume from July next year._________________

Regional airline Trujet plans to add seven ATR aircraft to its fleet and is looking to expand its services to North and West India.

The airline began operations with a Hyderabad-Tirupati flight last July and flies to eight destinations now. It holds a regional operations permit.

“We have three ATR-72 planes now and will add two more aircraft by May,” said V Umesh, chairperson, Trujet. It will add services from Hyderabad to Pune and Visakhapatnam.

“We plan to have ten aircraft by 2016-end and have sought approval from the civil aviation ministry to start services from West and North India. We have load factors of 85% and very low cancellation rate,” he added.

The latest report says that the airline has decided to cancel its services to Vijayawada from Tuesday. According to a report in an English daily, though the airline claims operational reasons for its cancellation, poor occupancy could be the real reason. The report says that there will be no flights from the Truejet between Hyderabad and Gannavaram airport from December 1 and the operations may resume from July next year.

The reason could be a cut in government traffic. AP Govt has stopped its employees including senior staff and MLA's travelling from HYD to Vijayawada by air, instead asking them to go by train or road.

Trujet has announced Nagpur-Hyderabad flights from March 20 with a promotional fare of Rs999 plus taxes. The offer will cover bookings till March 14 for travel till April 15, said a press release issued by the company. The daily flight will be launched on March 20.

This may be the first regional airline operating with a ATR-72 aircraft to fly between the two cities after Air Deccan wound up its services from here.

The airlines' managing director Vankayalapati Umesh said through a press release, "the company Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd finds Nagpur an important business centre located at heart of the country. It undoubtedly needs connectivity to South India. We are providing not only flights between Nagpur and Hyderabad but also further connections to Tirupati and Goa. Other destinations like Rajamundry, Bengaluru and Chennai can also be reached through Hyderabad."

The airline currently operates two ATR-72 aircraft and has acquired a third one which will operate in the new sectors. The flight from Hyderabad will start at 5:50am and reach Nagpur at 7:30am. From Nagpur it will take off at 7:55 am reaching Hyderabad at 9:40am daily, the press release said.

Trujet currently operates to seven stations Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Rajamundry and Tirupati. It claims to be the only airlines operating on Hyderabad-Auranbagad route as the latter is a gateway to the temple city of Shirdi.

Umesh told TOI 70 to 80% of capacity is expected to be filled directly from Nagpur itself for the Hyderabad flight. Trujet is predominantly a regional airlines connecting smaller towns by offering competitive fares. The company has also been receiving offers from investors but has not taken a call yet, he said.

TruJet today announced it will operate flights on Hyderabad-Kadapa- Hyderabad and Kadapa-Tirupati sectors from April 8.

TruJet will be the only airline to operate flights on these routes from April 8, a release from the carrier said.

"Kadapa is a very important business destination in Andhra Pradesh. As a part of our strategy of connecting unserved and under-served markets, we are pleased to announce these sector from/to Kadapa. This will be our third unconnected route after Aurangabad and Nagpur," Vankayalapati Umesh Managing Director, Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd (which operates TruJet), said.

"We are providing not only flight between Hyderabad and Kadapa but are also connecting Nagpur to Kadapa, and Kadapa to Goa and Rajahmundry with convenient connections via Hyderabad. We are very hopeful that the response will exceed our expectations," Umesh said.

The airline operates a set of ATR-72 aircrafts and has acquired the third aircraft of the same type. The latest aircraft will operate the new sectors, it said. _________________